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'Distracted' Washington Driver Sparks Alarm After Knocking Down Power Pole in Explosive Crash: 'Put the Cell Phone Down'

Summary by The Nerd Stash
A man rammed into a power pole in Lynnwood, Washington, which came crashing down and burst into flames. Police reports state he was simply distracted, attempting to light a cigarette while staring down at his phone while driving. After endangering the lives of multiple people, the driver was met with harsh criticism from users online. [USA] Distracted driver takes down light pole in Lynnwood WA byu/morto00x inRoadcam Fortunately, KOMO News repo…
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The Nerd Stash broke the news on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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